Many thanks to the volunteers from the St George community, who donated their time and energy to beautifying both the parish and parish home.

The effort put in by volunteers Mitch & Mary Ann Radanovich, Mark, Michelle & Ian Radanovich, Gary Tumbas, Mike Demich,  Sharon Szyrej and Simone Gall call forth the words of Psalm 26:8 - "O Lord, I love the beauty of Thy house and the place where Thy glory dwells!"  All these individuals showed their love for the beauty of the Lord's house by being great stewards of the "green thumbs" with which God gifted them.

From left: Fr Aleksa Pavichevich; Lori, Marko and Dennis Govich

Marko graduated from Elyria High School after spending his senior year at Lorain County Vocational School in their hospitality program.  He has participated in Special Olympics from 1st-12th grade in bowling, baseball, basketball, swimming, and track and field receiving many gold, silver and bronze medals at the state level.

Marko recently was co-chair for his senior prom and has also chaired 8 local AMVET sponsored Special Olympic dances with many different fun themes.  He loves to travel and has been to New York City, Niagra Falls, Toronto,  Las Vegas, Disney World, Grand Canyon, and many others fun places.

Marko loves to dance and sing, and watch sports including football, baseball, basketball and racing.  His next goal is to work "helping people."  He will begin job training on August 17th with the help of a job coach from Murray Ridge.  Once Marko has completed his training he will be working in the community and continuing to be involved in many fun things.

Congratulations Marko!  May God grant you many years!

On June 7, 2009, St George Serbian Orthodox Church held Divine Services for the Great Feast of Pentecost.  The day began with Divine Liturgy presided over by Proto Dragoljub (Dennis) Pavichevich and co-officiated by Rev Aleksa Pavichevich.  This was the first time Fr Aleksa was able to serve with his uncle, Fr Dennis, since his ordination to the Holy Priesthood in September.

Father Aleksa delivered the sermon at Divine Liturgy, speaking of the gifts each of us have been given by God, including the gift of the Holy Spirit.  Father Aleksa emphasized that these gifts are not simply for our own enjoyment, but are to be used to carry on the mission of Christ’s Holy Church.

Immediately following Liturgy, the Vespers of Pentecost took place.  This service, which differs from regular Vespers with the inclusion of kneeling prayers, included the chanting and singing of the Great Prokeimenon by Frs Dennis and Aleksa:  “Who is so great a God as our God? You are the God Who works wonders!” During the service the faithful in attendance wove crosses and wreaths out of grass and sang responses.

The day concluded with the baptism of Fr Aleksa and Popadija Emily’s infant son, Lazar, named for the Great Martyr Prince from the battle of Kosovo.  Proto Dennis and Fr Aleksa served together, and Lazar’s kuma, Ana Karlicic, flew in from New York to join in the services.  The Kolo hosted a wonderful luncheon afterwards for all in attendance.  May God grant Lazar, his parents Fr Aleksa and Emily, and his godparents Ana and Nemanja Karlicic, many years!

Click here to see a gallery of photographs from Divine Liturgy and Vespers of Pentecost.

Click here to see a gallery of photographs from the Baptism of Lazar Pavichevich.